1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 | |
| Make | Austin | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | A 40 | 155 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 11700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
